The police recovered a single-shot pistol with five live cartridges from the accused (Representational)
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a man wanted in 12 cases of ATM theft in the national capital, officials said today.
The accused, Shakeel alias Mishtree, a resident of Haryana's Nuh district, carried a reward of Rs 50,000. Four other members of his Mewat-based gang have already been arrested, they said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said, "Our team received a tip-off that accused Shakeel would be coming to meet one of his contacts near Satpula Park, Khirki village to conduct a recce in south Delhi to commit a crime. A team was deployed at the spot on Tuesday. When the accused was seen coming, he was cornered and overpowered by the team."
A single-shot pistol with five live cartridges was recovered from him, he said.
During interrogation, Shakeel revealed that he is an active member of the Mewat-based inter-state gang of robbers that loots ATMs, Mr Kushwah said.
After entering ATM kiosks, the gang members would spray black paint on the CCTV camera to protect their identity. Being a mechanic, Shakeel's job was to cut open the ATMs using a gas cutter and other tools, the Mr Kushwah said.
The accused was wanted in 12 cases of ATM thefts, the police said.
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